10 Esophageal Cancer Symptoms
4. Chest Pain
Chest pain can appear in many forms and it can have a variety of causes. Unfortunately, pain behind the breastbone or in the center of the upper abdomen is another common symptom of esophageal cancer.
People with this condition tend to experience pain or a strong burning sensation in the chest, especially seconds after swallowing or when the food reaches the affected region of the esophagus.
Generally, these manifestations have been present for many months before the patient seeks medical treatment. As the disease progresses, patients can experience persistent chest pain, which is typically unrelated to swallowing. Unfortunately, this might suggest that cancer has spread to surrounding structures (metastasis).
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